Setting up a customizable product (3D)

3D model preparation for product setup

• Optimize your 3D model to the maximum .
• Try to keep the file size no bigger than 2MB in order to make the web load speed as quick as possible.
• Name all layers in the file neatly without (spaces "," ".") left behind.
• Separate print layer / layers from the main body of the 3D model.
• If you are using more than one print area, make sure all print layers in your 3D file are named differently.
• Export your 3D model in .glTF file format. and zip the whole folder.
• For a detailed guide, refer to the 3D Model Preparation for Setup guide.

3D product setup steps

1. Go to Products and click Add New Product.
2. Select to Add customization to your Shopify product and click Start.
3. Select the Shopify product you want to assign customization to and click Add customization.
4. Name your customization using the Title field (only for internal use).
5. Choose a 3D preview type.
6. Upload your zipped .glTF file.
7. Press Save.
8. Enter the real-world scale measurements of the print area.
9. Choose the Print Area Mesh Name from the dropdown.
10. Assign at least one design template and click Save.
11. If you want to add more print areas, click on More print areas.
12. Add new print area.
13. Repeat the same setup sequence and Save the changes.

Advanced tips

• Add 3D product preview angles to make your product's preview more impressive. Learn more how to make a setup for a 3D model preview angles.
• Make a setup for your print area controls if you have more than one print area. Learn more about print area control settings.